Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was still considering the implications of Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on US steel imports.

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would “always put our national interest first” in response to Donald Trump’s steel tariffs. The prime minister told MPs the UK would not “abandon” steelworkers amid warnings that the UK steel industry faces a devasting blow when Mr Trump’s 25 per cent tax on imports to the US comes into effect next month.

Keir Starmer is set to face Kemi Badenoch at PMQs as ministers grapple with threats from Donald Trump to hit steel imports with 25% tariffs - which could be devastating